Blueberry banana bread – double the fruit and double the deliciousness! All the sweet slices will be gone before you know it. Have you ever put blueberries in banana bread? I was inspired to try it from this recipe over at Oh My Veggies. Her recipe is vegan, and while I wasn’t yet feeling that adventurous, I …
Apple Nachos recipe with peanut butter and chocolate drizzle. Fruit, protein and chocolate makes this a great healthy snack at any time! Vegan, gluten-free, 5 minute dessert. One of the best things about pinterest is the inspiration you can find. I especially love when I see a picture of food that makes me feel the …
Black bean quinoa salad – flavorful, fast and filling. Another great way to enjoy quinoa in a vegan, gluten-free way. This was a hit for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike! Recently, I had some family come to stay with me for the weekend. I made sure I checked off everything on my to-do list. I cleaned my …
Chopped Caprese salad. An easy way to enjoy this delicious appetizer any time you want! This fresh salad will keep you coming back for more.
Gluten-free peanut butter cookies. Only 5 ingredients needed and they bake in about 10 minutes. Super easy and delicious, you won’t even miss the flour!
Vegan friendly “sushi” raw nori roll with only vegetables and herbs. Fun to make and to eat! A big part of this blog is meant to show you all not only what has worked for me in the kitchen, but also what has not worked. “Trial and Eater” is based off the idea that it …
Berry berry cinnamon swirl bread. Berries stuffed inside delicious cinnamon swirl bread and baked to perfection. Much easier to make than it looks! Ever since I went strawberry picking, I’ve been a little obsessed with finding ways to use them up. It was an exciting day when I came across Joy the Baker’s triple berry cinnamon swirl …
Wonderful veggie-friendly burger substitute. This quinoa burger will have your family asking for seconds! Veggie burgers sometimes get a bad rap. Meat eaters usually don’t understand why you’d eat a veggie version if you can have the real thing. Or they run closer at the word “burger” and then feel tricked after the first bite. …
Nutella pudding with a homemade tart crust topped with strawberries. Fruit + chocolate = perfect summertime dessert! A couple weeks ago, I finally went strawberry picking. My cousin came up for a visit, and when I mentioned I’ve always wanted to go, she was on board. Nobody told me it’s actually a lot of work! Finding …
Nutella pudding = deliciousness. With only 4 ingredients, this is a super yummy way to enjoy Nutella in refrigerated form! Maybe I’m a little behind, but I never thought about adding Nutella to pudding. Genius? Maybe. I got the idea from a tart recipe of which I also tried, which I shared here. It involves strawberries… …
You would never guess these fries are healthy! Rosemary parsnip fries are so easy to make and add a great twist to any meal. Have you ever tried parsnips? I recently discovered them about a year ago. Maybe there is a better word besides “discovered” since these have obviously been around for a while, but …
Avocado Tomato English Muffin. Quick and delicious lunch or breakfast for all the avocado fans out there! When I get sucked into the black hole that is called Pinterest, sometimes I get so hungry that I run out of time to make any of the delicious, mouth-watering creations that I just scrolled through for hours. In these …
An avocado banana smoothie that is sure to brighten up your day! Creamy, fruity, and deliciously tasty AND good for you. Great way to mix up your typical green smoothie. Has anyone else heard that we’re having an avocado shortage? I’m not sure if it’s still an issue, but ever since I heard that about a month …
Peanut butter and jelly wraps. Warm toasted crescent rolls put a quick and easy spin on a traditional PB&J sandwich. Fun for all ages! In honor of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (April 2), I present to you: peanut butter and jelly wraps! Peanut butter and jelly wrapped and baked in a crescent roll. It’s …
These baked brie pops will be a hit at any gathering! Serve them with or without lollipop sticks for a great alternative to a plain cheese and crackers appetizer. These brie pops were a lot of fun to make. I have seen brie pops around for a little while, but every time I wanted to …
Chewy chocolate brownies with a hint of peppermint flavor. No need to crush up candy canes for this recipe! Back in December, I really wanted to make some chocolate peppermint brownies. Though when I was searching for recipes, all I could find were brownies with crushed up candy cane. That is not what I wanted! …
Buttercream icing with just the right amount of peppermint flavor. Perfect peppermint icing recipe for winter baked goods!
Fresh rosemary bread. Not only delicious but will make your kitchen smell wonderful while your herb dough is baking in the oven! Especially great to bake if you have a bunch of fresh rosemary sprigs. One of my favorite parts of eating out is if there is free bread served at the table. I don’t …
Overnight oatmeal – Steel cut oats that cook for you while you’re sleeping. A great way to wake up and have breakfast in bed! It is not often that I make steel cut oatmeal (or any involved breakfast, for that matter) because anything that requires extra effort before coffee just, well.. doesn’t happen. My struggle …
Spinach apple salad with feta, dried cranberries and honey almonds. Inspired by the Enlightened Spinach Salad from Mellow Mushroom. Paired with my honey poppyseed dressing, this will be your new favorite salad! Meet my new favorite salad. I just said that about my new favorite dressing, but I just can’t get enough of these two …